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Triumph adds more motorcycles to new rider scheme
Triumph has added more models to its new rider contribution scheme, which now features motorcycles such as the Trident 660 and Speed Twin 900.
Latest New Bikes News
2027 KTM enduro range gains subtle changes
KTM has launched its 2027 enduro range, which features seven models, and a starting price point of £8,799.
LiveWire's tiny new electric bikes enter production as the UK price and delivery date it confirmed
09/06/26
Latest Industry News
KTM poaches BMW Motorrad tech chief Christof Lischka as executive board reshuffle completes ahead of 2026 production push
KTM has appointed former BMW Motorrad development boss Christof Lischka as its new head of technology and product, completing a reshaped executive board as it pushes ahead with its 2026 recovery.
Latest Viral News
When two wheels meets the game of two halves: Bolt Vs Pickford spot kick challenge
Hard enduro star Billy Bolt and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford go head-to-head in a football challenge unlike anything seen before inside Everton's new Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Videos
We broke a World Record, with NO Front brakes! 🤯
Rv Turner and Sharp
Yamaha R7 2026 Review: Still The Benchmark For entry-level Sports Bikes?
The World's First Ever Self-Balancing Bike Is Here.. But Do We Need It?
RIDE, AGAIN | Harley-Davidson
One Of These Bikes Clearly Comes Out On Top: Triumph Tracker and Thruxton 400 Tested
BMW F450 review | Is this the GS the G310 should have been?
Kawasaki Z650 S 2026 Review: Comfort, Control And A Few Compromises
There's a lot to unpack with these two bikes #BMW #bmwF450 #bikers
The next bike we're taking out on the road... #kawasaki #bikelife
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Snazzy new colours hit the Shark motorcycle helmet line-up for 2024
A series of funky new colours and graphics have been introduced to refresh Shark’s existing motorcycle helmet range in 2024
2024 Aprilia Tuareg 660 gets new paint options and rally-inspired livery
The Aprilia Tuareg 660 has received updated paint choices for 2024, with three new options including a rally-inspired livery
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Strange and gorgeous Gilera Saturno Bialbero up for auction
An upcoming Bonhams auction features a number of stunning bikes, few more so than a 1988 Gilera Saturno Bialbero
Europe proposes slower speed limits for motorbikes than cars
Proposals in the European Commission want different speed limits for different categories of vehicles - of course, motorcycles should go slower!
Honda Gold Wing and Rebel ranges receive visual tweaks for 2024
A raft of new colour options have been launched for the 2024 Honda Gold Wing and Rebel ranges, including tweaks to existing options
Specs published for Moto Morini Calibro middleweight cruiser
Moto Morini has published technical details for its middleweight cruiser, the Moto Morini Calibro, which is expected later this year
Yamaha to showcase “experimental” MOTOROiD2 bike at Japan Mobility Show
MOTOROiD2 will headline Yamaha's exhibition at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show, as an exploration of the interface between human and machine
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Kawasaki Ninja Hybrid 7 revealed and specs confirmed
Kawasaki has launched the world’s first production hybrid motorcycle, which will arrive in the UK next year
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Pirelli Scorpion Trail III launched, set for 2024 arrival
The Pirelli Scorpion Trail III is the latest 'street enduro' tyre from the Italian brand, and is set to launch in the beginning of 2024
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Metzeler Roadtec 02 combines sports and touring tyres with sustainable materials
The new Metzeler Roadtec 02 aims to combine the positive characteristics of both sports and touring tyres, all while using sustainable materials
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WATCH: Honda Gold Wing crashes in hillclimb head-to-head
Remember the guy who off-roaded a Honda Gold Wing with an enduro bike strapped to the back seat? Well, now he’s hillclimbed one, too
Honda E-Clutch for motorcycles detailed
The Honda E-Clutch is a new innovation from Honda that will offer electronic control of the clutch on motorcycles, aiming to smooth out operation
Triumph announces Akrapovic partnership for naked, adventure bikes
A new partnership has been confirmed between Triumph and Akrapovic specifically relating to exhausts for naked and adventure bikes
Red Bull Imagination is the ultimate FMX playground
The 2023 edition of Red Bull Imagination sought to push the boundaries of freestyle motocross with more and bigger jumps amplifying creativity
1,000 ULEZ charges refunded due to camera installed in wrong place
Almost 1,000 motorists have been issued refunds after they were automatically charged by an incorrectly installed ULEZ camera
Road-biased 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800RE officially revealed
Following hot on the heels of the V-Strom 800DE, the 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800RE offers road-tourers a sweeter handling package.
BMW North America lifts ‘Stop Sale’ notice for petrol motorbikes
BMW Motorrad North America has removed its 'Stop Sale' notice to dealers in the region, which previously halted the sale of all new and used petrol-powered motorcycles
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Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X prices confirmed
Triumph has revealed how much its all-new single-cylinder models cost, with a starting figure just under £5k
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Buell Super Cruiser rakes in £100m of pre-orders
The new Buell, featuring the brand's ET-V2 1190cc V-twin, has amassed an impressive bank of pre-orders despite not arriving until 2025
Kawasaki Ninja e-1 and Z e-1 electric bikes priced from £7,799
Kawasaki's first electric motorcycles have landed in the UK to provide a plug-in alternative to the brand's 125s
Honda drops big CRF1100L Africa Twin upgrades for 2024
All versions of the Africa Twin have received updates for 2024 with visual, mechanical, and performance improvements across the range.
Motorcycle road deaths increased in 2022, government report shows
A new Department for Transport report showed that UK road deaths in 2022 were up compared to 2021, but remain below pre-Covid levels
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2024 Ducati DesertX Rally is ready to take on any terrain
Ducati has announced a new more high-spec and capable mid-weight adventure bike, as the 2024 Ducati DesertX Rally powerslides into 2024
New Triumph Scrambler 1200 range revealed for 2024
Triumph has revamped its flagship Scrambler 1200 for 2024, with an updated Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE being joined by a more accessible Triumph Scrambler 1200 X.